In my life time, I have embarked on three different journeys, and planned for 5 graduations! Wow!

Encouraged by my parents amidst dire poverty, I embarked on an academic journey that took me to 3 primary schools, 4 high/secondary schools and 2 universities.

In this journey, I pleaded with the man of Galilee to help me attain the highest education possible, and yet remain as meek as Moses; Yea, more than Moses, the man of Galilee Himself!

Indeed, the good Lord heard my plea. I have since taken part in three graduations! I am not done with my request in that I am still working on becoming more like the man of Galilee-my Savior and Lord.

In December 1980, I embarked on another school. I joined the university of marriage. So that you may know, I applied for 13 entries but all were turned down. When I was about to give up, a woman called Rachel, accepted my request. Rachel and I have been in this university for 28 years! Hallelujah! Every time I think that I am making progress, I find myself back to square A. I am made to understand that in this university, there is no graduation! That being the case, I will continue studying and taking notes.

The last journey and perhaps the most important one took place somewhere in between the first one and the second one. I joined the university of Jesus. Of all my instructors, the man of Galilee, has been the principal per excellence. I have learned a lot under His feet. Every time I have been tempted to drop, and believe when I say that those moments have been many, He has encouraged me to journey on. Thank God!

Yes, Indeed, many are the times that like Moses, I have been tempted to strike the rock twice, but His grace has been sufficient.

And with His daily encouragement, I will journey on until I see Him face to face.

How has been your journey?

Just a thought!

Pr Birai

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Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 07:56:21 -0800 [03/01/2009 09:56:21 AM CST]
From: Absalom Birai
Subject: Re: Determined to journey on!